King of the Striped Crocus featured-search Makes the perfect housewarming gift

Makes the perfect housewarming gift for a bird-loving friend or relative

Hardy even in hot climates

rounded blooms that are heavily ruffled and feature a deep reddish-brown edge and matching eye

the leaf hearts eventually transition to a lovely cream hue

King of the Striped Crocus featured-search Makes the perfect housewarming giftEarly flowers in the springtime are a treat and King of the Striped is especially satisfying for people and beneficial bees. Gorgeous purple and white striped flowers erupt out of the ground in early spring. When planted en masse or as groundcover, they create a blanket of blue. These low maintenance charmers naturalize very well, coming back year after year.